From "Laughing Gas" to "Galaxy Gas": An Updated Review on the Neurological, Pathologic, and Psychiatric Sequelae of Nitrous Oxide Abuse.
Cureus September 1, 2025 Aditya Lal Vallath, Ratan P Yadav, Michelle Bass et al.
Nitrous oxide (N₂O), a dissociative anesthetic and analgesic, has seen a concerning rise in recreational abuse, particularly among adolescents and young adults. This resurgence is fueled by its easy accessibility in large-volume, flavored canisters marketed as cooking aids, which exploit legal loopholes, as well as its promotion through popular culture and social media platforms like TikTok and...
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93608 (opens in new tab)
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Emergency medicine
N2o abuse
Public health
Substance abuse
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